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Statutes > Rhode-island > Title-16 > Chapter-16-62 > 16-62-18SECTION 16-62-18
§ 16-62-18 Annual report. – Within six (6) months after the close of its fiscal year the board shallapprove and submit an annual report to the governor, the speaker of the houseof representatives, the president of the senate, and the secretary of state ofits activities during that fiscal year. The report shall provide: an operatingstatement summarizing meetings or hearings held, meeting minutes if requested,subjects addressed, decisions rendered, rules or regulations promulgated,studies conducted, policies and plans developed, approved, or modified, andprograms administered or initiated; a consolidated financial statement of allfunds received and expended including the source of the funds, a listing of anystaff supported by these funds, and a summary of any clerical, administrativeor technical support received; a summary of performance during the previousfiscal year including accomplishments, shortcomings and remedies; a synopsis ofhearings, complaints, suspensions, or other legal matters related to theauthority; a summary of any training courses held pursuant to this chapter; abriefing on anticipated activities in the upcoming fiscal year; and findingsand recommendations for improvements. The report shall be posted electronicallyon the general assembly and the secretary of state's websites as prescribed in§ 42-20-8.2. The director of the department of administration shall beresponsible for the enforcement of this provision. The authority shall causean audit of its books and accounts to be made at least once each fiscal year bycertified public accountants selected by it and the its cost shall be paid bythe authority from funds available to it pursuant to this chapter.
